VIDEO: Putin Immerses in Icy Hole for Baptism

Russian President Vladimir Putin immersed himself in an icy hole for baptism on the night of January 19. This was announced during a press briefing by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The information is reported by gazeta.ru.

"Yes, he traditionally does this in connection with the baptism," Peskov said. In 2023, Putin also submerged himself in the hole for baptism near Moscow. At the same time, in January 2022, the Russian president did not maintain the tradition, heeding doctors' recommendations related to the coronavirus pandemic.